Welcome to ArcticDoc – Your companion at UiT
ArcticDoc – Doctoral Candidates and Postdocs at UiT The Arctic University of Norway is the key interest organization for PhD candidates and postdocs at UiT, dedicated to enhancing your welfare and success.
Our Mission? Improving both your academic environment and social life, ensuring a balanced and enriching experience at UiT.
What we offer:
- Educational Resources: Tailored seminars, workshops, and courses, including our beloved “Writing retreat”.
- Advocacy and Support: Assistance with housing, voting rights, and other specific issues.
- Social Events: Gatherings, parties, and concerts to foster community and fun.
- Information Flow: Regular updates through various media to keep you informed and connected.
Follow us and enhance your journey at UiT!
Fall 2026 Events (Updated September 9th)
| Event name | Date & time | Place | Signup |
| Lunch gatherings (Narvik) | Every Tuesday | Canteen Campus Narvik | No need to sign up! |
| Forsker Grand Prix Watchparty (Narvik) | September 17 18:30 – 21:00 | E1700 Campus Narvik, Floor 1 | https://nettskjema.no/a/648824 |
| PhD Café: Navigating Life in Norway as an International Researcher (Tromsø) | 24 September 15:00 – 17:00 | Ground floor, Culture and Social Sciences Library | https://nettskjema.no/a/648206 |
Recent news
- PhD Café: Navigating Life in Norway as an International Researcher – An Introduction to Work Culture, Society & Supervision Please join us for the first PhD Café, a new collaborative event series from ArcticDoc, The High North Academy and the UiT Library, bringing together the PhD and postdoc community to discuss topics of shared interest with invited speakers in… Read more: PhD Café: Navigating Life in Norway as an International Researcher – An Introduction to Work Culture, Society & Supervision
- Writing Retreat 2026 Sign-Up is Live – 17-19th August in Sommarøy!After a long wait, the ArcticDoc writing retreat is finally back! 😊 Join us for a 3 day-2 night writing retreat at the Sommarøy Arctic Hotel from 17th to 19th August 2026. You can expect structured writing sessions in a modern conference room away from daily distractions, mixed with… Read more: Writing Retreat 2026 Sign-Up is Live – 17-19th August in Sommarøy!
- Writing Retreat 2026 SurveyFind the survey here: https://nettskjema.no/a/604346 Need a change of scenery — and perhaps some healthy peer pressure — to make progress on your manuscript, research proposal, or thesis? Or are you simply looking for a tranquil, distraction-free space to focus… Read more: Writing Retreat 2026 Survey
- 📢 Announcement: Penning the Research – A Focused Writing Session for PhD Students ✍️Are you struggling to find focused time to work on your manuscript, article, dissertation, or research paper? Do you need a quiet, distraction-free space to focus and make real progress? Join us for “Penning the Research”, a focused writing session designed to help ArcticDoc members overcome writer’s block, set clear goals, and… Read more: 📢 Announcement: Penning the Research – A Focused Writing Session for PhD Students ✍️
